SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
2,923 km
1,816 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,923 km
1,816 mi / 1,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SOF XXN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code SOF XXN
ICAO Code LBSF OERY
City Sofia Riyadh
Country Bulgaria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 24.710000, 46.730000

Sofia (SOF) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,923 kilometers (1,816 miles / 1,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Sofia, it's 15:26 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.